Sweeney gone

Re: Sweeney gone

Shoot, just posted my own. Natto, can you or someone else delete mine?

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by delorean on Aug 9, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions

this is a nice boat

you and i are in.

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by hairball on Aug 9, 2007 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

What post? *grins mysteriously*

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by Natto on Aug 9, 2007 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Nat "Lightning Fingers" Lee

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by hairball on Aug 9, 2007 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

those weren't the droids i was looking for anyway.

Billy Hayes: Nine more big-league plate appearances than you.

by delorean on Aug 9, 2007 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions

If he helps the Dodgers win the division, I think I might be sick. Still, it had to happen sooner or later. I really do wish him all the best, he seemed like a class guy. I hope he gets 20 more pinch hits this year, all in Dodger losses.

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by Lyle @ McCovey Chronicles on Aug 9, 2007 3:56 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

I like Mark Sweeney, but I don't think he's winning anyone division titles.

Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.

by Aadik on Aug 9, 2007 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

I like Dave Roberts, but I don't think he's winning anybody any Worl...

Huh...

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by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

I wish deep inner contentment and bliss for Mark Sweeney. I would desire for him to experience great joy in life as he attains to a lasting inner consciousness, a true spiritual awareness, and the perfect realization of his soul. All this, while striking out every single at bat, and dropping and throwing away every ball that is hit to him.

By the way, this is a departure from what I wished for Jeff Kent, which was that his body would be covered with festering sores.

by tobias on Aug 10, 2007 7:51 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Dodgers needed someone to blame for their upcoming failed drug tests.

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by Goofus on Aug 9, 2007 4:05 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

heh heh

by Todd Linden on Aug 9, 2007 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

For a PTBNL, where is our PTBNL from the Pirates? Are these two PTBNL brother are something?

Angel Villalona is just that a guardian angel.

by gianator on Aug 9, 2007 4:07 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

We will not find out who either of these players to be named later are until after the season ends. These PTBNLs can not have been members of the Pirates or Dodgers at the times of these two respective trades and therefore must be minor leaguers that would not clear wiavers and therefore can not be named until the season is over.

by giantsrainman on Aug 9, 2007 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions

40 man roster

Can they be minor leaguers on the 40 man roster?

by wilriv21 on Aug 9, 2007 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: 40 man roster

I would think so, considering the Red Sox got George Kottaras (who was on the Padres 40-man roster) last year for David Wells.

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by jponry on Aug 9, 2007 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Dodgers have some talent

Hope Houdini Sabean was able to pull a fast one on his old buddy.

by wilriv21 on Aug 9, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Sween dog. :(

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 9, 2007 4:09 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

:'(

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by tk on Aug 9, 2007 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

It's Sween Dawg, the Q is silent.

by Giant Voodoo on Aug 9, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Well..

The Dodgers Win Probability just went down a bunch. We don't need XeiFrank to tell us that.

I think it's another Bill Mueller, Jason Schmidt type secret mission.

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by WalrusMan on Aug 9, 2007 4:15 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Who do the Giants call up now? I don't think it can be lewis for another 13 or so days.

by Keenlow on Aug 9, 2007 4:19 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

I don't think theyre calling anybody up...it's probably to make room for Ortiz for his start tomorrow.

by bumbleeone on Aug 9, 2007 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

14 pitchers seems a little excessive.

Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 9, 2007 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

excessive, yes...but considering how in some games we go thru pitchers like they're beer...no not at some times. They really do need another bench guy.

by bumbleeone on Aug 9, 2007 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Oh no...he's expanded again...

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by victor frankenstein on Aug 9, 2007 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

It'd make little sense since he'd be on the bench, but I'm pulling for Schierholtz.

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by BruteSentiment on Aug 9, 2007 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

The Giants might be an outfielder short with Robert's injury and two infielders down with Sweeney gone and Aurilia out. Velez may be in AA, but he seems like the best fit given his experience in both the infield and outfield.

Fool me seven times, shame on you. Fool me eight or more times, shame on me.

by Bhaakon on Aug 9, 2007 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

You saying this somehow got me excited. I'm so ready for an infusion of young guys to see what they can do. I don't see much star potential in Velez, but I'd love to see what he can do just for kicks.

Brian Anderson: converting saves and dominating as best he can.

by JT Jordan on Aug 9, 2007 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

I think it's safe to say that Schierholtz has more upside than Velez, but Frandsen being the only reserve infielder on a team starting Durham and Klesko is a problem.

Fool me seven times, shame on you. Fool me eight or more times, shame on me.

by Bhaakon on Aug 9, 2007 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions

+1

Agree on all accounts. I just don't want to call up Schierholtz unless he's starting.

I wonder if Velez is still capable of playing a decent fill-in INF. He should be able to.

Brian Anderson: converting saves and dominating as best he can.

by JT Jordan on Aug 9, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Ortmeier was called up.

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by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Aug 9, 2007 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

I think one of the most important parts of this trade is that it clears up a spot on the 40 man. I checked and it's at 40. It looks to me like Eugenio Velez was added. Or was he already on the 40 man? At any rate, I think this helps them protect players come the rule 5 draft as well as give a spot on the 25 man for player evaluation as well as moving someone to the 40 man, who could also be brought up for eval.

by allfrank on Aug 9, 2007 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Rule 5-wise, not really. Sweeney wasn't going to be on the 40-man in the offseason because his contract was up.

Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 9, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Velez was already on. I don't think they've added anyone - Alfonzo is on the 60-day DL so he doesn't count against the 40, right? They added GROD after Alfonzo went on the DL.

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by EliminateMe on Aug 9, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Coletti just couldn't resist that veteran savvy, could he?

Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 9, 2007 4:21 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Yeah, shouldn't Ned be drooling over Pedro Feliz right about now?

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by Lyle @ McCovey Chronicles on Aug 9, 2007 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

See, that would make my day/week/month. Lets get Pedro on the dodgers - stat!

Jonathan Sanchez. He's left-handed, like Barry Zito. His fastball breaks 80, unlike Zito.

by Aadik on Aug 9, 2007 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

he's worth a LaRoche right?

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by nick @ McCovey Chronicles on Aug 9, 2007 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

LaRoche = no veteran savvy

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by Lyle @ McCovey Chronicles on Aug 9, 2007 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

adam on the other hand

WE FIGHT WARS! WE CHEAT ON OUR SPOUSES! WE LISTEN! TO THE STEVE MILLER BAND! BUT IF;! WE THROW OURSELVES INTO SOMETHING AS GLORIOUS AS BASEBALL ALL IS FORGIVEN!

by nick @ McCovey Chronicles on Aug 11, 2007 1:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Sween Dawg!

I'm gonna miss that dimply benchwarmer.

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by tk on Aug 9, 2007 4:24 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Strange to see a trade with the D'gers, but this is pretty much the absolute most I could have seen us getting for Sweeney, who I could see no reason to have on the roster through the end of this month.

Good move! Let the purge continue!

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by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 4:32 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Wow, when was the last time the Dodgers traded with the Giants, 1987?

by satyricrash on Aug 9, 2007 4:33 PM PDT reply actions

December 11, 1985

Alex Trevino for Candy Maldonado.

Bruce Bochy gets his big head from me.

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 9, 2007 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: December 11, 1985

The Giants traded Stan Conte's kid to Dodgers in the off-season for a ham sandwich.

by Keenlow on Aug 9, 2007 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions

yes, but without the meat

by wilriv21 on Aug 9, 2007 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: December 11, 1985

I thought it was MTBNL, which was agreed upon to be ham.

by Giant Voodoo on Aug 9, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

So... in these situations, a PTBNL is usually someone on the 40-man roster who won't pass waivers, and we'll get him after the season is over?

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by hometownboy on Aug 9, 2007 4:34 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

not sure, but i think it's someone, who hasn't been on the 40 man roster all season. Maybe someone can clarify this.

Angel Joseph is just that a guardian angel.

by gianator on Aug 9, 2007 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

I think the rule where the PTBNL can not be in the same league becomes moot when the season ends

by melottfan on Aug 9, 2007 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Obviously we got Loney.

Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 9, 2007 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Come on, it's gotta be Hu Chin Lung. as long as we're talking crazy talk.

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by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Aug 9, 2007 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

dodgers are in panic mode so we should call them every hour just in case...

by melottfan on Aug 9, 2007 4:35 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

I was definitely expecting to see a move made this week. I am about 50/50 on expecting one more in the next four or five days.

What really worries me is that Roberts was going to be one of those guys gone by the end of the week (not likely, I know, who would want him?), and now that's totally fricked.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 4:37 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Boohoo, my little boy is moving on. We had some good time, some lean times...who am I kidding, I didn't try that hard. I actually must have done a terrible parenting job, judging from where he's ending up. He always was the rebellious one.

Okay, grief period over. Who's my PTBNL?

Adopted Giant: Mark Sweeney. Yes, he's still on the team.

by scotterduder on Aug 9, 2007 4:38 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Again, if you'd like the Mad Bum, I'm more than happy to let go.

If he comes back, I'll know it was meant to be...

"When Jackson Williams thinks of how many times Madison Bumgarner has tried to kill Tyler Walker..."

by multiphasic on Aug 9, 2007 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Why would you want to unload the Mad Bum? What a great nickname!

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by tk on Aug 9, 2007 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

'Tis true, 'tis true. But he keeps eating all of Jackson Williams' food.

Actually, that's probably Tyler, but I always blame the new guy.

"When Jackson Williams thinks of how many times Madison Bumgarner has tried to kill Tyler Walker..."

by multiphasic on Aug 9, 2007 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Sabean the Magician

Hopefully this is his second move in a series of fleecings. C'mon Houdini Sabean perform some more magic.

by wilriv21 on Aug 9, 2007 4:40 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sabean the Magician

Colletti is eminently fleeceable.

Fool me seven times, shame on you. Fool me eight or more times, shame on me.

by Bhaakon on Aug 9, 2007 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sabean the Magician

I've seen Patagonia catalogs that were less fleeceable than Ned Colletti.

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by Kitspool on Aug 9, 2007 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sabean the Magician

He is omnifleeceable.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sabean the Magician

panfleeceable?

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by Lyle @ McCovey Chronicles on Aug 9, 2007 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions

uberfleecable

"Bri-an Sab-e-an, I hope you're satisfied with what you've done..."

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 10, 2007 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: uberfleecable

er um uberfleeceable.

"Bri-an Sab-e-an, I hope you're satisfied with what you've done..."

by The Gene Hackman on Aug 10, 2007 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: uberfleecable

"fleecable" is an excellent way to choose a hotel in Chinatown.

(Sorry to anyone I offended.)

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by Goofus on Aug 10, 2007 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: uberfleecable

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by Natto on Aug 10, 2007 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: uberfleecable

I like the BAND pun, personally. I think it's funny.

But then again, people might not get it....

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by howtheyscored on Aug 10, 2007 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Angel Joseph is just that a guardian angel.

by gianator on Aug 9, 2007 4:41 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

So Sabean has now taken advantage of Littlefield and Colletti.

How many more GMs in the league can we count on to be worse than Sabean? And would it even be possible to hope for an L or C sequal?

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by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 4:46 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

quel.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Sweeney: the embodiment of pure evil

gee, I guess the whole Olmaedo Seanz experiment hasn't worked out as well as the Dodgers would have hoped.

Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 9, 2007 4:50 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney: the embodiment of pure evil

That's why he's.... the player to be named later!

Giants still negotiating $7m/yr extension.

BB

All those Giants fans down in Giants land love that Crazy Crab!

by BlackDougal on Aug 9, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney: the embodiment of pure evil

Can he play second?

Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 9, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney: the embodiment of pure evil

Screw that. Can he play third base coach?

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by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions

can I name the player?

Delwyn Young would be nice, but that probably won't happen.

Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 9, 2007 4:51 PM PDT reply actions

he is in the same league (MLB - NL)

Dodgers called him up about a week ago. He had four hits today. Can he be the one - thought someone posted cannot be in same league.

by wilriv21 on Aug 9, 2007 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: he is in the same league (MLB - NL)

I'm not sure about the "same league" thing... don't know if that makes sense. However, players that are on 40-man rosters must clear waivers before they can be traded. I do believe that restriction clears once the season is over.

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by hometownboy on Aug 9, 2007 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: he is in the same league (MLB - NL)

From what I recall, that sounds correct. So for the Morris deal, we'd be unable to acquire, say, Ryan Doumit, Jack Wilson, etc. etc.

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by JT Jordan on Aug 9, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Well, Sweeney's dream has now come true. he's been a member of the entire NL West.

Congrats, Barry. You're the best there ever was in this game.

by nostocksjustbonds on Aug 9, 2007 4:52 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

what a filthy whore

I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 9, 2007 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

So he joins the vaunted ranks of Steve Finley?

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by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

He hasn't played for the Dbacks... yet.

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by Natto on Aug 9, 2007 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

They don't count.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

There is truth to this statement.

Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 9, 2007 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

This is just good news that Sabean is getting the little things done.

I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 9, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions

Back to the heavy lifting

Time to move Ray Durham and Dave Roberts to the front burner.

by wilriv21 on Aug 9, 2007 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Back to the heavy lifting

Might have to wait 'till the offseason.

I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 9, 2007 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Luis Gonzalez: C'mon, Mark. Hook me up! You know I'm good for it! I just need a little "pick me up" if you know what I mean.
Sweeney: For the last time, I don't have anything!

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by Natto on Aug 9, 2007 4:56 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Yahoo! reports that Ortmeier is getting called up.

But since yahoo! doesn't do real reporting, I think you can still hope for somebody else if that's your thing.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions

Yahoo!?

More like Y*hoo!

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by Natto on Aug 9, 2007 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Yahoo!?

Y*h**!

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by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Boo yahoo.

I need old crusty vets like I need a nail driven into my brain.

by BawLa on Aug 9, 2007 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Yeah, Yahoo doesn't do real reporting, but the report there is from AP, which does do real reporting.

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by obsessivegiantscompulsive on Aug 9, 2007 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions

ORT ORT ORT

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by Natto on Aug 9, 2007 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: ORT ORT ORT

He's been called up from his assignment on a float at Fisherman's Wharf.

But he ain't gonna go.

"When Jackson Williams thinks of how many times Madison Bumgarner has tried to kill Tyler Walker..."

by multiphasic on Aug 9, 2007 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

I'd expect there are going to be lots of moves before the end of the weekend so they're at least reasonably set up for the doubleheader in Pittsburgh on Monday and then the Atlanta-Florida road trip, where the heat and humidity are sure to lay waste to the pitching staff.

Lon Simmons' adopted dad.

by Kitspool on Aug 9, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions

From ESPN blurb

The Dodgers, who trail Arizona by 4 1/2 games in the NL West heading into the Diamondbacks' night game against Pittsburgh on Thursday, received a player to be named.

Actually, he is already named. He is named Mark Sweeney.

Bruce Bochy gets his big head from me.

by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 9, 2007 5:16 PM PDT reply actions

Re: From ESPN blurb

The quality of editing on the newstickers for just about every channel is abysmal.

I'd take $40,000 a year to do that job.

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by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: From ESPN blurb

To be fair, it's not really an ESPN blurb, but an AP blurb. It's the same everywhere.

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by Stuttering John Tamargo on Aug 9, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Aw, he had to go sometime, but it's too bad it was to the D*dgers.

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by jponry on Aug 9, 2007 5:32 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Sources told me Sweeney had the right to decline a trade, but the Dodgers convinced him to go by making him an LA Dodger logo Irish Night beanie.

by Bitter Fan on Aug 9, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

As opposed to what Matty did - Mark finally was getting his act together towards the trade deadline - hence increasing his trade value - good for him and good for Sabean. I won't root for him in Dodger blue - but I will wish him well - he played okay for the Giants and withstood the BS regarding Barry getting his amps from him.

by APGiantsFan on Aug 9, 2007 5:58 PM PDT reply actions

Pretty much

Sweeney seemed likable and a good teammate. The Giants didn't need him and I won't root for him as long as he's in LA, but I have nothing against him for how he performed or how he acted while he was a Giant.

Steve Kline: He's pretty okay!

by groug on Aug 9, 2007 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

I'm going to keep my fingers crossed here, and assume that Sabes wouldn't have made a trade with the Dodgers unless they offered much more than anyone else.

Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 9, 2007 7:02 PM PDT reply actions

Did he clear or was he claimed?

Haven't heard either way. If he was claimed then Sabean decided it was better to deal than pull back Sweeney.

by wilriv21 on Aug 9, 2007 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Much more than anyone else might have been one cent.

by LBJ on Aug 9, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

heres a list of all (?) players for both giants/dodgers
http://tinyurl.com/2b4xg5

notice Jackie Robinson is missing? if sweeney was a man, he would retire :O)

also I have no hope that the PTBNL is a good prospect but...

"Mark provides us with another experienced bat off the bench and from time to time he may be called on in a starting role," Dodger general manager Ned Colletti said. "He has tremendous makeup and will bring a lot to this club."

...so why wouldn't James Loney get all of these starts??? ... no, I guess I'm dreaming

by melottfan on Aug 9, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

wow. nice list, I totally forgot that Eric Davis was on the Giants.

If Pedro Feliz and Randy Messenger had a kid they could name him Happy Messenger.

by The Thrill on Aug 9, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

My girlfriend is totally jealous of Sweeney's makeup, too.

GREAT eyeliner!

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by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

Sal Maglie and Juan Marichal are painful entries on that list.

Particularly Maglie because he wasn't cooked like Marichal was. The Indians got him off waivers for gelt and then sold him to Brooklyn, where he preceded to nearly win both the MVP and Cy Young by pitching his ass off as a Sunday starter.

by Bitter Fan on Aug 10, 2007 1:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

How about Ethier? I hear he stinks.

I did MY job.

by MeSoKrabby on Aug 9, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

I'll take him!

Barry Bombs gear | comics | Ray Durham is... yeah.

by Natto on Aug 9, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

ESPN is reporting PTBNL or cash

by wilriv21 on Aug 9, 2007 9:45 PM PDT reply actions

I believe..

That if the PTBNL cannot be decided upon then the deal is cash.

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by WalrusMan on Aug 9, 2007 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: I believe..

Don't they have to agree to a list of players available prior to making deal? Then at a set time SF can make its selection from that list of players available. When I heard "or cash" I suddenly thought maybe the list of players is not as talented as I had hoped for - hopefully I am wrong.

by wilriv21 on Aug 10, 2007 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

I'm sorry to see Sweeney go, but his skills are more important on a pennant contender, not a last place team. The fact the Giants got anything for him is great. I wish him luck as long as the Dodgers continue to lose.

by Sayhey on Aug 9, 2007 11:03 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

His skills, in fact, are completely and utterly worthless to the Giants.

Which means that by getting back something of worth, we've made out infinitely better than we started!

Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Aug 9, 2007 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Re: Sweeney gone

his skills are worthless to the Dodgers as well, because he no longer hits for power. He will hit singles and be stranded on the bases, just like he was here. By the way, the NY Daily News, which employs Bonds haters Mike Lupica and TJ Quinn, had a headline "Giants trade Bonds scapegoat Sweeney." I knew that garbage was coming the second Sweeney left San Francisco. If he had played another 10 years with the Giants and then retired, the News would have said "Giants force Bonds scapegoat to quit."

Randy Messenger says,"good thing we're short on pitching, or I might be on my way to Fresno!"

by rxmeister on Aug 10, 2007 7:33 AM PDT up reply actions

See ya later Vanilla Ice.

Lance Niekro AAA Watch: 66 AB .301/.375/.470 6 2B 1 3B 2 HR 10 BB (through 8/5)

by WalrusMan on Aug 9, 2007 11:23 PM PDT reply actions

Re: See ya later Vanilla Ice.

This clip always leaves me in complete awe of the powers of the Ice.

So he spontaneosly Freestyles a choreographed rap (choreographed with multiple dancers, I might add!) to an unfamiliar beat, while a MUTANT NINJA BATTLE has unexpectedly broken out on his dance floor, AND he has the wherewithall to keep the content of said freestyle specific to said battle!

Better men than the Ice have stopped what they were doing to watch mutant ninja battles in awe. Better men, yes, but better DJs? There simply are none.

Coming to you by proxy (I adopted: Dave Righetti!)

by howtheyscored on Aug 10, 2007 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions